Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

1. Specific Courses Required for this degree

  • SPCH 100: Speech Fundamentals (3 hours)
  • COMM 255: Fundamentals of  Media Communication (3 hours)
  • COMM 230: Media Writing (3 hours)
  • COMM 280: Visual Rhetoric (3 hours)
  • COMM 293: Media Practicum (3 hours)
  • COMM 345: Business of Radio & TV (3 hours)
  • COMM 350: Media Theory and Criticism (3 hours)
  • COMM 355: Public Relations & Strategic Communication (3 hours)
  • COMM 425: Media Research Methods (3 hours)
  • COMM 430: Diversity in Media (3 hours)
  • COMM 457: First Amendment & Copyright (3 hours)
  • BUS 448: Social Media Marketing/Interactive Marketing (3 hours)
  • COMM 495: Communication Capstone (3 hours)

Choose two of the following (6 credit hours):

  • AR 202: InDesign (3 hours)
  • AR 310: Photoshop* (3 hours)
  • BUS 265: Business Communication (3 hours)
  • BUS 304: Marketing* (3 hours)
  • BUS 345: Advertising* (3 hours)
  • BUS 385: Sports Marketing (3 hours)
  • BUS 468: Marketing in the 21st Century* (3 hours)
  • COMM 379: Special Topics (3 hours)
  • COMM 496: Communication Internship (3 hours)

*May require prerequisite

A portfolio of the student’s work must be submitted during the senior year.

Guidelines for assembling the portfolio and deadlines for submission are available from the department chair, the student placement and assessment coordinator, or the major advisor.

A minor in an area of specialization is recommended.

When to take these courses

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2. All Requirements for this degree

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